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Rescue:

IRO's definition of a rescue includes the Three R's: Rescue, the initial saving of the animal; Rehabilitation, which includes medical care, socialization of the animal and rectifying any behavioral issues which may exist; and Rehoming in a good, loving forever home. In this section you can read stories of our past and current rescues.

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Educate:

One of IRO's goals is to educate the Filipino public about responsible pet ownership, including addressing behavioral and training issues. We want to keep the animal in its home if possible while improving its conditions there so it can live a long, happy life. Here you will find a list of our educational and informational articles.

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Advocate:

IRO advocates for improved animal welfare laws such the Animal Welfare and Rabies Control Acts. This advocacy includes educating government and law enforcement agencies about these laws as well as aiding in their enforcement. In this section you will find a listing of current Philippines laws regarding animal welfare for your reference.


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LATEST NEWS

WE GOT IT! The first no-kill animal rescue center and sanctuary in Cebu Province! Located in Danao City, less than two hours from Metro Cebu, we not only have 1 3/4 hectares of raw land but also a large dormitory-style building which makes a great indoor kennel, staff quarters and office. However, we need some help financing some very necessary renovations and repairs. Read More (and see pictures!)

"It Takes a Village" to help animals. Since IRO can not bring any more cats or dogs to the Mini Rescue Center at this time, IRO encourages individuals to do what they can to help rescue stray and abandoned animals. Join the IRO Foster Program to care for these animals while they are waiting to be adopted. The more Fosters IRO has, the more lives we can save. Join the IRO Village today!

The "IRO Ninong/Ninang Program" is being launched soon. Its purpose will be to recruit sponsors of individual cats and dogs at the Rescue Center. They would agree to send a regular, monthly donation for that animal's nutritional and health care expenses. There will be a signed agreement between the ninong (godfather) or ninang (godmother) and IRO. A packet containing information about the sponsored dog or cat will be sent to the sponsor. Stay tuned for more information.

See an abandoned, neglected, abused or tortured dog or cat? Spotted an injured or sick animal? Know someone involved in the dog meat trade? Want to help but don't know who to call or what to do? Please see our FAQ section for guides on what to do in these situations, and also our Contacts section for useful telephone numbers.

Thank you Ray Irving for your donation towards the care of Andrea! IRO will make sure the the fund will go towards her food and continuous medical care. Thank you also for your generous heart and sincere love for animals. (Nena Hernandez, President; 4 June, 2011)

Did you know that IRO also has chapters in Catbalogan, Samar, Eastern Visayas (IRO-Samar: Salamat Animal Shelter) and in Kalibo, Aklan, Western Visayas (Aklan Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre or AARRC)? IRO: it's not just for Cebu any more!

 

Our Rescue stories

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Andrea
This rescue just occurred April 11th, 2010. A Good Samaritan posted the following on Island Rescue Organization's Facebook page:  HELP! I'm searching for ANYBODY who can rescue a certain stray dog. The dog has been left on the side of the street (along F. Cabahug, Mabolo) I've been curious as... Read more...
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Biselda and Pablo
Two more rescues by IRO affiliate Aklan Animal Rehabilitation and Rescue Center: Biselda and Pablo "The fates of our next pair, puppies still, is equally intertwined. As usual, I spotted Biselda while on the road, by the side of a very busy road to be precise. She caught my eye not only because of... Read more...
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Feeding Strays
One of our members has gotten into the habit of feeding the local stray dogs in her neighborhood. That's rescue work too. We never knew about her doing this until one of her kids told on her in Facebook as she's very modest. This is her story:   "My name is Mshel. Where I live I hadn't noticed any... Read more...
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GM, Viper and Oprah
Three dogs rescued by our affiliate in the western Visayas, the Aklan Animal Rehabilitation and Rescue Center, as told in their own words: L to R: GM, Viper, Oprah as found "Although they are unrelated, the fate of these dogs is intertwined. It all started one evening in Kalibo, Barangay Andagao... Read more...
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Holly-Molly
Holly-Molly was rescued when only 4 weeks old, in Maria Luisa subdivision in the mountains of Cebu. She has a bad case of sarcoptic mange and had to remain in quarantine for 2 weeks while her mange was being treated with olive oil, which worked wonders! She was adopted by IRO president and founder... Read more...
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Marley
Abandoned On February 7th, 2011 at around 2:30PM IRO members Jay and Karen Mottern noticed a dog along the street near their home in Mandaue City that looked in need of help. They were in a taxi en route to an appointment and couldn't stop, but later at around 5PM they went back and checked on the... Read more...
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Pink
Pink was found in a garbage can where she and her littermates had been thrown away when they were less than 2 weeks old. Pink was the only survivor. She was nursed, weaned, cared for and given a forever home with Geoffrey and George Vargas in Consolacion, Cebu. Here she is now:
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Tuesday
Tuesday was found by IRO member Xemenia Cuyos in Tabok, Mandaue City, skin and bones, unable to walk due to a problem with her spine. Xemenia adopted Tuesday herself and even though she's a "special needs dog" she has a happy, loving home!

Save a stray, adopt today

Click on the image to view our available pets. Find one you want? Kindly print, fill out and sign our adoption application, then scan and email it to us or contact us to arrange for its collection.

Website News

  • Pet Adoption Database added. Where you can browse or search among our adoptable companions animals to find your new pet. More pets coming soon!
  • FAQ section: See an injured, sick, abused or neglected animal? Want to help but don't know what to do? Want to know why we do what we do? Want to join IRO? Read our FAQs for step-by-step instructions, plus lots of other information.
  • Public documents: information you can read, download and print. Please click on the "Educate" and "Advocate" photos above.
  • Contacts page updated. Added PNP and AKF Dog Meat Trade hotline numbers.
  • Events list updated. Lots of exciting things coming up: the Aspin Day activities, the annual IRO Garage Sale, and more!
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